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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva takes oath for a third term as president of Brazil, capping a remarkable comeback for the veteran leftist (2003-2010) after he defeated far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro in October elections. IMAGES
German Chancellor Angela Merkel takes the oath of office in parliament, launching her fourth-term government in Europe's biggest economy. IMAGES
Today President Obama was sworn in for a second term in front of his Cabinet, Supreme Court Justices, Congress, Police, Military, Dignitaries and the American Public at the US Capital. Yesterday Barack Obama took the same oath of office of President of The United States in a private ceremony in the White House with Justice John Roberts and family. Both were very proud moments for the Obama family and the United States.
The President of the United States Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama and their children Sasha and Malia are in the Blue Room of the White House as he takes the oath of office for the second time. Michelle Obama is holding the "Robinson Family Bible" as Chief Justice John Roberts administers the Oath.
Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu is sworn in as Nigerian president, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who stepped down after two terms in office. The 71-year-old southerner takes over from the 80-year-old northerner as Africa's most populous nation faces a sea of economic troubles and a security crisis. SOUNDBITE